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‘Near monopoly’ keeps premiums high for tattoo artists

Thu, 07 May 2026 02:18:33 GMT

The Australian Tattooists Guild says the “effective operation of a near monopoly” in the insurance market has kept premiums unaffordable for its members...

Renewing clients urged to look beyond ‘typical’ market outlooks

Thu, 07 May 2026 01:42:08 GMT

Market trends and past rate changes offer some guidance ahead of renewals but do not always provide a complete picture to help insureds secure optimal results, according to an Aviso Specialty report...

Coalition to run commercial cyber for Allianz

Thu, 07 May 2026 01:40:51 GMT

Allianz has agreed to move its standalone commercial cyber insurance business to US-based Coalition...

Serial late payer wins cow crash row

Thu, 07 May 2026 01:40:41 GMT

A farm pack policyholder will be covered for vehicle damage caused by his cow despite failing to pay a renewal premium before the due date...

AI-powered tool helps Gallagher score client risk

Thu, 07 May 2026 01:40:22 GMT

Gallagher says its new Blueprint tool can “help clients strengthen their risk profile and structure stronger, cost-efficient insurance programs”...

Aviso Specialty fills people risk role

Thu, 07 May 2026 01:39:56 GMT

Aviso Specialty has appointed Neil Robinson as national manager for people risk solutions...

FM rolls out a cover made for manufacturers

Thu, 07 May 2026 01:39:25 GMT

Commercial property insurer FM has launched a product for manufacturers with risk profiles of “medium complexity”...

Marathon manager raises more than $8k for Black Dog Institute

Thu, 07 May 2026 01:38:49 GMT

DLB Insurance & Risk Solutions MD Dean Bowen will run the Gold Coast Marathon in July to support men’s mental health...

Industry bodies bemoan ‘killer’ premiums as inquiry hearings begin

Wed, 06 May 2026 06:24:36 GMT

High insurance premiums are a “real killer” for small businesses, a federal parliamentary inquiry heard today...

Prices ‘continue to soften’ but war casts shadow over market

Wed, 06 May 2026 05:43:18 GMT

Australian pricing fell 11%-20% in the first quarter amid abundant capacity and broader coverage, while the Middle East conflict adds uncertainty to the global outlook, according to an Aon report...

‘Dynamic leader’ takes reins as Sedgwick fills top jobs

Wed, 06 May 2026 05:41:45 GMT

Sedgwick has made Simon Kay CEO of its Australian business under a new leadership line-up following the retirement last year of former chief Diego Ascani...

INsight podcast: talking affordability action plans

Wed, 06 May 2026 03:46:13 GMT

Home insurance affordability challenges and what to do about them are discussed in detail on the latest episode of the Insurance News podcast...

icare executive roles hit by 'changes'

Tue, 05 May 2026 06:25:19 GMT

An unspecified number of high-level icare staff will be affected by changes announced today by the NSW state insurer...

Lawyers slam industry as small business inquiry starts hearings

Tue, 05 May 2026 06:12:06 GMT

A federal parliamentary inquiry into insurance challenges facing small businesses, charities and community groups will begin public hearings tomorrow as lawyers argue against “cutting compensation rights”...

Half measure a fair remedy for insured’s double trouble

Tue, 05 May 2026 06:11:52 GMT

The industry ombudsman has backed an insurer in a dispute over dual insurance, after a property owner accidentally doubled up on home and contents policies...

Allied World adds third Australian branch

Mon, 04 May 2026 23:17:50 GMT

Allied World has opened an office in Melbourne as part of a broader strategy to strengthen its position in key regional markets...

Councils ‘more resolved’ to pursue regional mutual

Mon, 04 May 2026 05:32:36 GMT

A group of regional councils are continuing to explore a mutual insurance option after a roundtable last week highlighted frustrations at a lack of affordable cover...

Move to EVs ‘drives up claim costs’

Mon, 04 May 2026 05:32:30 GMT

Insurance consequences from the shift towards electric vehicles include a higher claims cost severity, according to Taylor Fry...

In-office mandates during fuel crisis ‘beggar belief’

Mon, 04 May 2026 05:32:20 GMT

Not every insurer has heeded employees’ requests to work from home amid the fuel price crisis, the Finance Sector Union says...

Inquiry considers ESL replacement models

Mon, 04 May 2026 05:28:41 GMT

The NSW government has established a framework for replacing the emergency services levy with an alternative based on land values but does not have a preferred model among five options, a discussion paper says...